Colorless and transparent liquid with the fragrance of chili orchid. The boiling point is 173°C (1.6kPa), the relative density is 1.2614 (20/4°C), and the refractive index is 1.5080. Insoluble in water, soluble in ether, acetic acid, soluble in ethanol, acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride and other organic solvents. There are many varieties of salicylates that belong to spices, among which the most commonly used are methyl salicylate, isoamyl salicylate and benzyl salicylate. The content of methyl salicylate in birch bark oil is up to 96% in Chemicalbook, and it also has a certain content in essential oils such as cinnamon oil, ylang ylang oil, violet oil, tuberose oil, etc., but it has not yet been seen in essential oils. Salicylate reports. Isoamyl salicylate is the most important variety of amyl esters and is the main agent for blending clover essence. It is used as a multi-blending agent and fixative in the preparation of carnation essence. It can be well blended with oakmoss extract, saffron oil, geraniol, etc. This product is a raw material for organic synthesis. Also used as soap essence and solvent.